The Tourism Research and Development Directorate is responsible for strengthening tourism as a key socio economic sector through research, planning, and development initiatives. Its work focuses on expanding tourism activities to generate employment, increase revenue, and support sustainable development.

The Directorate conducts studies on natural, historical, and cultural tourism resources to identify opportunities for development. It supports infrastructure planning and works to integrate tourism into regional development strategies.

Data collection and analysis are central to its operations. The Directorate gathers and disseminates tourism data to inform policy decisions and monitor sector performance. It collaborates with public and private stakeholders to improve services, facilities, and overall sector efficiency.

The Directorate also promotes community participation and evaluates tourism investment projects to ensure that development is inclusive and beneficial to local populations. By ensuring safe and high quality experiences for visitors, it contributes to building a competitive and sustainable tourism sector.